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Welcome to my art blog from Tasmania, Australia. I post a little on my various art projects while also working in plant genetics. For more, please try the links to my various art pages or email me at silvergumstudio@yahoo.com.au. Thank you for visiting!

Monday, August 12, 2013

Fresh

This is a painting I finished on the weekend for the Sudan picture book - which fits this week's Illustration Friday theme 'fresh' quite conveniently!
They have a wet season in South Sudan and things can grow quite luxuriantly. In the next scene the river is flooded after too much rain, and the children must cross it. I have nearly finished the illustrations and can't wait to see how it all comes together. Julie Hawkins, the book designer, is doing a beautiful job of the layout.

Wow, this is beautiful! Dangit, how did I miss so many posts? Longer hours at work. Is that a terrible excuse? Ah well, we do what we can. But I really love this! The color and composition are terrific!